16 Section 2A. Phone Basics
14.
Battery Strength Indicator represents the amount of
remaining battery charge currently available in
your phone. When all bars display in the battery
icon, the phone’s battery is fully charged. When no
bars display, the phone’s battery is completely
discharged or empty.
15. Softkey (left) Landscape Mode lets you select softkey
actions or menu items corresponding to the
bottom left line on the display screen while the
phone is in landscape mode.
16. Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo
headset (sold separately) or an optional headset
for convenient, hands-free conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect
jack may damage the phone.
17. Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringtone
volume in standby mode or adjust the voice
volume during a call. The volume key can also be
used to scroll up or down to navigate through the
different menu options.
18. Softkey (right) Landscape Mode lets you select softkey
actions or menu items corresponding to the
bottom right line on the display screen while the
phone is in landscape mode.
19. microSD Card Slot lets you use a microSD card to
expand the memory of your phone. To gain access
to this slot, you must first remove the battery cover.
(See “Installing the Battery” on page 22.)
20. Cover Release Latch lets you remove the battery
cover and expose both the internal battery
compartment and internal microSD card slot.
21. Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you
take pictures and videos.
22. Charger/Accessories Jack allows you to connect a
compatible charging cable or USB data cable.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect
jack may damage the phone.
23. Camera Button lets you activate the camera and
video mode and take pictures and videos.
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